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The Senate on Tuesday passed a bill to rescind its decision which subjected the Independent National Electoral Commission to seek approval from the Nigerian Communications Commission before it could transmit elections results electronically. The upper chamber also voted in support of the conduct of party primaries only by direct method. The Bill is titled, “Recommittal…
The Senator representing Kano North Senatorial District, Barau Jibrin, has been fingered in alleged money laundering, budget fraud and unlawful enrichment of his family. The Senator is also accused of using companies registered in the names of his children and cronies for the execution many constituency projects, without regard to due process. These allegations are…
Lokoja, the Kogi State capital was agog on Thursday 7th, October 2021 as it witnessed the fourt edition of Lokoja Boat Regatta festival that was organised by the Lokoja Forum of Patriot and Rajan venture LTD in collaboration with the Lokoja Traditional Council. The festival was designed to showcase the diverse cultural heritage of the…
The Family of ACP (PROF) AHMED MUHAMMED SANUSI, fcai, fipma, feu Cordially Invites the general public to the TURBANING CEREMONY of ACP (Prof ) Ahmed muhammed Sanusi as the CHIGARIN LAKWAJA. The turbaning Ceremony would be perform by His Royal Highness The Maigarin Lokoja & Chairman Lokoja Emirate Council, ALHAJI (DR) MUHAMMADU KABIR MAIKARFI I11,…
A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos on Tuesday has ordered the freezing of Kogi State salary bailout account number 0073572696 domiciled in Stealing Bank Plc over a N20 billion loan obtained from the Bank. Justice Tijjani Garba Ringim made the freezing order of the said account pending the conclusion of investigation or possible prosecution…
The dead has been announced of Malam Abubakar Tanko,Sarkin Ruwa of Unguwan Hamza Quarter’s Lokoja. Sarkin Ruwa, as he is popularly known held the traditional title of Ajingi of Lokoja and head of traditional medicine was seen last at about 7.30 pm on Sunday. According to the family,the deceased was seen around 7.30 pm Sunday…
Music legend, Sir Victor Uwaifo has passed away. He was 80 years old. In his lifetime, Uwaifo was a prolific songwriter, sculptor, m… In his lifetime, Uwaifo was a prolific songwriter, sculptor, music and instrument inventor. Popularly known as ‘Guitar boy’, the legendary Nigerian died after a brief illness. Uwaifo was honoured with the…
Governor Gboyega of Osun State has said that those parading themselves as members of The Osun Progressives, TOP, are not speaking the mind of his predecessor, Rauf Aregbesola who is now the Minister of Interior. Oyetola during a live interview during the week stated that he and Aregbesola are brothers and “he (Aregbesola) wants my…
The dead has occurred of a popular decorator, Malam Ibrahim Abubakar,popularly know as Alhajin Azumi of Unguwan Kura quarter’s, Lokoja. According to his uncle ,malam Muhammad Bashir, kan sarakuna of Lokoja, explained that the deceased was seen last after Isha’i prayer on Friday. “He was health and healthy, full of life,it was when he didn’t…
Speaker of the Kogi State House of Assembly Rt. Hon. Prince Matthew Kolawole has joined family members, associates and well-wishers to felicitate with former Executive Governor of Kogi State, HE, Captain Idris Ichala Wada on the auspicious occasion of his 71st birthday celebration. The congratulatory message was contained in a press statement signed by Mr…
